Fingringhoe

Fingringhoe

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.844
longitude= 0.947
official_name= Fingringhoe
population = 783 (2001)
shire_district= Colchester
shire_county = Essex
region= East of England
constituency_westminster= North Essex
post_town= Colchester
postcode_district = CO5 7
postcode_area= CO
dial_code= 01206
os_grid_reference= TM029203
website= [http://www.fingringhoe.info/ fingringhoe.info]

Fingringhoe is a village and civil parish located five miles south-east of Colchester. The centre of the village is classified as a conservation area featuring a traditional village pond and red telephone box. The "Roman River" flows nearby before entering the River Colne.

t. Andrew's Church

A prominent feature in the centre of the village, the north wall of St. Andrew's Church dates back to the 12th century.

Fingringhoe Wick

Fingringhoe is locally known for its salt marshes, which provide habitats for many birds and salt-water animals. These form part of the "Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve" managed by Essex Wildlife Trust.

Trivia

Fingringhoe is mentioned in Lemon Jelly's "Ramblin' Man" and is in the top 20 list of "rude names" from the book "Rude Britain".

External links

* [http://www.essexwt.org.uk/Sites/Fingringhoe%20Wick.htm Essex Wildlife Trust]
* [http://www.fingringhoe.ik.org/ Fingringhoe Primary School]


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